Home project costs in Abilene, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Abilene metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Abilene sits 239th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 90.4 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.8 (259th). The metro has about 75,070 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. Attic insulation (−6%), sod installation (−9%) and retaining wall (−10%) sit highest, and composite deck (−19%), home addition (−18%) and laminate flooring (−18%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Abilene Rgnl Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 34°F, a July average high of 96°F and 25 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through May and September through November; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Abilene
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.82 | $18.35 | $22.01 | $22.66 | 0.81 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $18.00 | $20.69 | $23.86 | $29.12 | 0.71 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.07 | $23.80 | $28.74 | $28.78 | 0.83 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $18.84 | $24.90 | $31.54 | $30.67 | 0.81 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.72 | $22.33 | $25.85 | $27.41 | 0.81 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $20.73 | $22.79 | $28.97 | $30.38 | 0.75 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Abilene
The 7 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Abilene, from −15% (concrete driveway) to −10% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Abilene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Abilene | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Abilene | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,750 | −15% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Abilene | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,650 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Abilene | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $8,950 | −12% |
| Paver patio cost in Abilene | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Abilene | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Abilene | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,950 | −12% |
Decks & outdoor in Abilene
The 2 jobs here average −17% versus the US in Abilene, from −19% (composite deck) to −15% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Abilene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Abilene | 300 sq ft | $6,400 – $12,800 | −15% |
| Composite deck cost in Abilene | 300 sq ft | $9,800 – $19,700 | −19% |
Building & additions in Abilene
Across these 2 projects, Abilene averages −17% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −15% and home addition lowest at −18%.
| Project | Size | Abilene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Abilene | 576 sq ft | $24,600 – $49,400 | −15% |
| Home addition cost in Abilene | 300 sq ft | $31,000 – $62,900 | −18% |
Doors & windows in Abilene
The 5 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Abilene, from −15% (patio door) to −10% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Abilene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Abilene | 1 door | $600 – $3,250 | −12% |
| Storm door cost in Abilene | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −14% |
| Front door cost in Abilene | 1 door | $410 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Window replacement cost in Abilene | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Abilene | 1 door | $530 – $5,100 | −15% |
Fencing in Abilene
The 4 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Abilene, from −16% (chain-link fence) to −10% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Abilene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Abilene | 150 linear ft | $2,550 – $6,600 | −14% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Abilene | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $8,150 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Abilene | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,100 | −16% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Abilene | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $10,000 | −13% |
Roofing & exterior in Abilene
The 5 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Abilene, from −16% (vinyl siding) to −6% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Abilene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Abilene | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Abilene | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,450 – $28,300 | −14% |
| Gutters cost in Abilene | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Abilene | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,050 – $21,100 | −16% |
| Attic insulation cost in Abilene | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Abilene
Across these 5 projects, Abilene averages −13% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −10% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Abilene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Abilene | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,500 | −17% |
| Shower pan cost in Abilene | 1 pan | $790 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Abilene | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Abilene | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,000 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Abilene | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Abilene
Across these 5 projects, Abilene averages −11% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −9% and sprinkler system lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Abilene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Abilene | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Abilene | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,200 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Abilene | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $3,000 | −9% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Abilene | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,500 – $8,750 | −13% |
| Inground pool cost in Abilene | 450 sq ft | $31,900 – $99,700 | −12% |
Flooring & interior in Abilene
The 3 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Abilene, from −18% (laminate flooring) to −10% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Abilene range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Abilene | 500 sq ft | $4,650 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Abilene | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,800 | −18% |
| Tile flooring cost in Abilene | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,100 | −10% |
Abilene against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Abilene comes out −13% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Lubbock is the lowest at −14% (145 miles) and Dallas the highest at −4% (160 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TXthis page | 90.4 | 93.8 | −13% | |
| Midland, TX | 135 miles | 95.8 | 93.8 | −8% |
| Killeen, TX | 140 miles | 91.1 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Lubbock, TX | 145 miles | 91.3 | 93.8 | −14% |
| Waco, TX | 155 miles | 92.5 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Dallas, TX | 160 miles | 103.1 | 102.8 | −4% |
| Odessa, TX | 170 miles | 93.9 | 93.8 | −10% |